do jains believe in cremation
Yes. In Jainism, cremation is the normal and preferred practice after death.
Very briefly:
The body is usually
cremated (antyeá¹£á¹i) as soon as practical, in a simple, non‑showy way, keeping in line with
ahiá¹sÄ (non‑violence) and
aparigraha (non‑possessiveness). (
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Burial of the whole body is not the usual Jain custom. It may happen in rare cases (epidemics, legal issues, etc.), but it is not the traditional ideal. (
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Ashes are treated respectfully and then either:
- immersed in flowing water, or
- buried in the ground,
depending on local custom. (
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Both traditions
generally follow cremation; details of prayers and sequence may differ slightly, but the core practice is the same. (
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You can read more about Jain post‑death and cremation practices here: